Smoked Baked Beans

1 Large can Van Kamps or Campbells Pork N Beans

Brown sugar

1/2 - 1 c ketchup

1 pound thick cut bacon

Disposable 9 X 13 pan



*Open Pork N Beans, I prefer Campbells and Scott preferrs Van Kamps. I drain out the extra liquid from the top of the can of beans.

*Pour beans into the disposable 9 X 13 pan

*Mix in 1/2 cup of ketchup. You can add more later after adding in the brown sugar.

*Mix in brown sugar. I usually start with about 2 cups. I stir and taste the sauce portion to check for the desired sweetness compared to the saltiness of the ketchup.

*Add more brown sugar or ketchup to taste.

*Cut the bacon into 2 inch pieces. Separate the pieces and mix half of them into the beans.

*Use the remaining half to sprinkle over the top of the beans to make a nice bacon topping on your baked beans.

*Place in smoker on the second rack, under whatever delicious meat you are already smoking. The temp should be about 225 degrees for approximately 2 hours.

*You can tell when the beans are done when the bacon on top is brown and the sauce has thickened.

These are the most delicious baked beans you will ever eat! It's amazing how a mild smoke flavor actually penetrates the baked beans. They go great with baby-back ribs, smoked chops, pulled pork, or smoked chicken! Plus, instead of having a crock pot to clean up when you're done, all you have to do is toss out the disposable pan!